MICHAEL IAN BLACK
Michael Ian Black
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 12, 1971
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including The State, Ed, Viva Variety, Stella, Another Period and Michael & Michael Have Issues. He is also a prominent poker player, appearing on Celebrity Poker Showdown several times. He released a well-received children's book, Chicken Cheeks, in 2009.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Team Captain
2022·
PeacemakerCleavis Thornwaite
2022·
Reno 911! DefundedOrgan Dealer, Hatzolah Captain, Time Traveler, Miss Mertz
Self
2022·
Would I Lie to You?Self
2021·
Name That TuneSelf - Contestant
2020·
Reno 911!Hatzolah Commander
2019·
Bless This MessCheff
2018·
The FixSelf - Guest
2018·
InsatiablePastor Mike
2017·
The Good FightStephen Rankin-Hall
McKinley / George H.W. Bush
2016·
Match GameSelf - Panelist
2016·
Debate WarsSelf - Host
2016·
Search PartyWally
Self
Self - Guest
Daniel
McKinley Dozen
2015·
Another PeriodPeepers
Self - Guest
Self - Host
2014·
DeadbeatTJ
2014·
Us & ThemBrian
2013·
MaronHimself
Self
Self
2012·
Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Host
2012·
Burning LoveBill Tundle
2012·
You're WholeRandall Tyree Mandersohn
2011·
Impractical Jokers2010·
BackwashFleming
Self - Guest
Self
Self
2008·
The XtaclesChase Fontaine
2008·
Reality Bites BackHost
Self
2006·
I Love ToysSelf
2003·
Reno 911!Chris, Kevin the Sex Offender
Self - Guest
1999·
Random PlaySelf
1997·
Viva VarietyJohnny Blue Jeans
Remi Fontaine
Self
2025·
SupermanCleavis Thornwaite
2025·
Long Live the StateSelf
2024·
Sorry/Not SorrySelf
2023·
LinoleumTony
2023·
Handyman from HellPhilosophy Contractor
2023·
Spinning GoldBill Aucoin
Hatzolah Commander
2020·
First One InPhilip
2020·
Calls2019·
Retro TechSelf - Actor / Writer / Comedian
2019·
I Want My MTVSelf
2019·
SextupletsDoug
Self
Randy Jeppesen
2016·
SlashDenis
2015·
Smosh: The MovieSteve Youtube
2015·
Misery Loves ComedySelf
2014·
BeefLynn Vanderloo
2014·
They Came TogetherTrevor
2013·
Hell BabyDr. Marshall
2012·
WanderlustHimself
2012·
This Is 40Accountant
Self
2011·
Take Me Home TonightPete Bering
Michael
2008·
BirthdayMichael
2007·
ReaperSteve
2007·
Reno 911!: MiamiRon of Ron's Tattoo
2007·
The TenPrison Guard Jamberg Saivon
2006·
Frisky DingoChase Fontaine (voice)
2005·
Stella2005·
Partner(s)Christopher
2005·
AlchemyJerry (voice)
2005·
The BaxterEd
Dr. Ian Black (voice)
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
Michael
McKinley
2000·
EdPhil Stubbs
Stephen Hawking (segment "In the Woods")
1999·
Big Helium DogMartin Huber
1994·
The StateVarious Characters
Male Student (as Michael Schwartz)
Production
Writer
Consulting Producer
Writer
2015·
Another PeriodWriter
2014·
BeefWriter, Producer
2012·
You're WholeCreator
Writer
Creator, Producer
2007·
Run Fatboy RunScreenplay
2006·
Wedding DazeDirector, Screenplay
2005·
StellaCreator, Producer, Writer
Director, Writer
1997·
Viva VarietyCreator
1992·
I'm Your ManScreenplay